New OACP Police Test Information
UPDATED
The OACP Certificate no longer uses the PAF test. The OACP Certificate now uses the SIGMA SSPO testing. Our OACP Police Preparation Program is up-to-date with these changes. This article summarizes the new OACP police test information you need to know. Please see our newer blog posts on the current OACP testing methods. Alternatively, simply click into the details about the OACP Program.
Overview of the 2020 Changes
On January 1, 2020, the OACP replaced the PATI with the PAF. In August of 2020, the OACP replaced the PAF with the SIGMA SSPO.
To summarize, ATS is no longer involved in police testing. Also, applicants must take two (2) online proctored tests. As of August of 2020, the first test is the SIGMA SSPO, and the second test is the ESQ2 (Personality Assessment).
Stage II of the old OACP Certificate was replaced with passing a medical, hearing, and visual examination with your family doctor. Moreover, the PREP test was replaced with a Fitness Log demonstrates your fitness levels and activity.
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Why High Scores Matter
To clarify, police services can view the scores/percentiles of your results. The police services will invite you in for an interview if your score/percentile is high enough. Therefore, you must work hard at your preparation and perform high enough to get to the next stage.
In conclusion, no interview invitations may mean your scores were not high enough. However, you can re-write the test in one year.
You may apply to services right away if you have your OACP certificate already. Cognitive Results has all the training and material required to help you succeed in the interview phase.
The new OACP certificate is valid for one year only. Also, you are required to keep it in good standing while you are in process with a police service.
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